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Month: August 2014

June 1966 was a happy month for the Ayuba Azaman´sfamily in Samaru Zaria. An addition to the family ababy boy. What shall we name him? Gideon was finallygiven, because he had the built of a leader that willlead his people to victory and has more flesh than hiselder brother who is still struggling to startwalking.

Gideon grew like all his friends born in that era,when the Ahmadu Bello University was the NorthernCrucible of Education and Ivory Tower that was onlylikened to heaven for the beauty of the buildings andwell manicured gardens and walkways with studentslooking like heavenly bodies too good to be humans.

In line with our parent´s dream, Gideon went throughthe primary school at All Saint´s Anglican (Saidu LEAPrimary) School, GSS Giwa Zaria, CAS Zaria and theAhmadu Bello University Zaria.

He was a National Basket Ball, Gold Medalist andplayed for Kaduna State of Nigeria. He got both hisFirst and Masters Degrees in Architecture from theAhmadu Bello University and settled in Abuja, to makea living.

He married Angela and was blessed with two beautifulGirls and another issue on the way. The expectantmother and the girls are still in the shock of the baddream, that is a reality.

Gideon took the family to Zaria to see our mother andto reduce the shock of losing their shop to a fireincidence that consumed everything in it. He returnedto Abuja to clear the rubbles, before the family´sreturn.

On Tuesday the 13th of September, 2004 Gideon called afriend in Zaria to tell them to expect him aftertelling a neighbour that he is missing his family hewants them back in Abuja. He set out on that fatefulday and that was it.

They looked out tuesday to no avail. tried his Mobilephone, no response, Wednesday passed, thursday, byFriday, the alarm crescendoed to it´s subclime. Wechecked every possible Park no news, called all thepossible places no news. The phone´s voice mailsuddenly came alive, with the message ´you havereached the mail box of …., you will hear hissonorous voice call his name ´GIDEON AYUBA AZAMAN´´.So we had a little ray of hope and kept on. Saturdaymorning, The Church, the friends, the family and wellwishers all in the search. Some road transportworkers reported of an accident along Abuja – Kadunaroad on tuesday or wednesday, but no full details. Onasking for the source, we were given his number afterpleading for a while. We called the number and theowner requested we wait for him to arrive the park 1stas he was on the road driving.

Meetings and re meetings were going in several placesand time for any new input to the search. Globalcomwas approached to assist us, with where their systemtracked him last, to no avail as it was a technicalthing and we needed police cover letter. We finallymet the source of the news who now bluntly informed usof his only seeing an accident, when it happened, whowere involved, the situation of the victims, he didnot know. He added seeing the crashed vehicle beingtowed to kaduna the previous day (being friday). Wenow made up our minds to go round hospitals/morgues tocontinue our search. In Gwagwalada, after searchingthe emergency list severally we were advised to tryKaduna as some accident victims are taken there.

A call to our younger brother who is in Kaduna wasmade immediately, some hours after which he called toSay ¨Glory be to God, Gideon has gone to be with theLord¨. No, you are not serious. Yes, the body was inthe mortuary. I will spare you the headache of themortuary attendants, police and Coffin makers.Because for them another avenue to force monies out ofpeople has come. The burial had to be immediate forobvious reasons.

For who, now do you cry, Gideon, who you will neverhave again on this side of the world, or the pregnantwife and children left widowed and fatherless? Somethings are better imagined.

I am by this crying to the Government whose FederalRoads Maintenance Agency, created the diversion thathas been claiming so many lives on the Abuja Kadunaroad, to please do something about the road. Cryingto the Federal Road Safety Corps and Police whosepresence is only at will, to please be proactive. TheHospitals, whose mortuaries are more of opencemeteries to please repair their facilities. And theGovernment to increase their fight against hunger andthe corresponding hardships, because it reduces thetemptation for paid workers to look for other means.

The consolation I lived a pious life and confessedJesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour, but the coldnessof his absence will for a long time hover around us.

In pains, I pray that God spare us to be buried by ourChildren and their Children´s Children.

Gideon Rest in Peace and in the Lord.

In appreciation!!May God reward all those who joined us in our sorrow,directly and indirectly. To mentioned few, our Inlawsin Kebbi, Kano, Ondo, Edo and Kaduna States. TheBishops, Pastors and members of Churches in Abuja,Kaduna, Wusasa and Samaru Zaria present.Friends and Family in Abuja, Kano Kaduna and Zaria wholeft all they were doing to go with us and the oncesall over the world praying for the Family. God willnever forget your work of love.

“You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world’shappiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone whois lonely or discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words yousay today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.”— Dale Carnegie

I have learnt so strongly that, time and chance happens to allunder the sun. I am only praying that the Almighty will helpus all to number our days, and also help us apply our heartsunto wisdom.Mourning for my late younger brother brought me friends & Family,Far & near; close & long lost to tell me (us) they care and prayGod console us at a time like. While thinking of your own, youreyes are open to see the so many happening by the minute aroundthe world. May it never meet you or your own unprepared.(though I am not sure of what preparation you can do for it,

apart from making it right always with your God and neighbours.)

From my heart, I want you all to know of the appreciation for

all the support, prayers and letters. God will not forgetyour work of love.

Rest in Peace – GIDEON AYUBA AZAMAN. (Kaduna – Abuja Road again). June 1966 was a happy month for the Ayuba Azaman´s family in Samaru Zaria. An addition to the family a baby boy. What shall we name him? Gideon was finally given, because he had the built of a leader that will lead his people to victory and has more flesh than his elder brother who is still struggling to start walking. Gideon grew like all his friends born in that era, when the Ahmadu Bello University was the Northern Crucible of Education and Ivory Tower that was only likened to heaven for the beauty of the buildings and well manicured gardens and walkways with students looking like heavenly bodies too good to be humans. In line with our parent´s dream, Gideon went through the primary school at All Saint´s Anglican (Saidu LEA Primary) School, GSS Giwa Zaria, CAS Zaria and the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. He was a National Basket Ball, Gold Medalist and played for Kaduna State of Nigeria. He got both his First and Masters Degrees in Architecture from the Ahmadu Bello University and settled in Abuja, to make a living. He married Angela and was blessed with two beautiful Girls and another issue on the way. The expectant mother and the girls are still in the shock of the bad dream, that is a reality. Gideon took the family to Zaria to see our mother and to reduce the shock of losing their shop to a fire incidence that consumed everything in it. He returned to Abuja to clear the rubbles, before the family´s return. On Tuesday the 13th of September, 2004 Gideon called a friend in Zaria to tell them to expect him after telling a neighbour that he is missing his family he wants them back in Abuja. He set out on that fateful day and that was it. They looked out tuesday to no avail. tried his Mobile phone, no response, Wednesday passed, thursday, by Friday, the alarm crescendoed to it´s subclime. We checked every possible Park no news, called all the possible places no news. The phone´s voice mail suddenly came alive, with the message ´you have reached the mail box of …., you will hear his sonorous voice call his name ´GIDEON AYUBA AZAMAN´´. So we had a little ray of hope and kept on. Saturday morning, The Church, the friends, the family and well wishers all in the search. Some road transport workers reported of an accident along Abuja – Kaduna road on tuesday or wednesday, but no full details. On asking for the source, we were given his number after pleading for a while. We called the number and the owner requested we wait for him to arrive the park 1st as he was on the road driving. Meetings and re meetings were going in several places and time for any new input to the search. Globalcom was approached to assist us, with where their system tracked him last, to no avail as it was a technical thing and we needed police cover letter. We finally met the source of the news who now bluntly informed us of his only seeing an accident, when it happened, who were involved, the situation of the victims, he did not know. He added seeing the crashed vehicle being towed to kaduna the previous day (being friday). We now made up our minds to go round hospitals/morgues to continue our search. In Gwagwalada, after searching the emergency list severally we were advised to try Kaduna as some accident victims are taken there. A call to our younger brother who is in Kaduna was made immediately, some hours after which he called to Say ¨Glory be to God, Gideon has gone to be with the Lord¨. No, you are not serious. Yes, the body was in the mortuary. I will spare you the headache of the mortuary attendants, police and Coffin makers. Because for them another avenue to force monies out of people has come. The burial had to be immediate for obvious reasons. For who, now do you cry, Gideon, who you will never have again on this side of the world, or the pregnant wife and children left widowed and fatherless? Some things are better imagined. I am by this crying to the Government whose Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, created the diversion that has been claiming so many lives on the Abuja Kaduna road, to please do something about the road. Crying to the Federal Road Safety Corps and Police whose presence is only at will, to please be proactive. The Hospitals, whose mortuaries are more of open cemeteries to please repair their facilities. And the Government to increase their fight against hunger and the corresponding hardships, because it reduces the temptation for paid workers to look for other means. The consolation I lived a pious life and confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour, but the coldness of his absence will for a long time hover around us. In pains, I pray that God spare us to be buried by our Children and their Children´s Children. Gideon Rest in Peace and in the Lord. In appreciation!! May God reward all those who joined us in our sorrow, directly and indirectly. To mentioned few, our Inlaws in Kebbi, Kano, Ondo, Edo and Kaduna States. The Bishops, Pastors and members of Churches in Abuja, Kaduna, Wusasa and Samaru Zaria present. Friends and Family in Abuja, Kano Kaduna and Zaria who left all they were doing to go with us and the onces all over the world praying for the Family. God will never forget your work of love. ===== Adamu Ayuba (mhcima) Cp 34 Noaukchott Street Box 8551 Zone 1, Wuse Abuja NIGERIA 234 9 5236 877, 234 9 670 6514 cell: 234 802 311 4004, 234 9 670 6517 ***Monthly Quote*** “You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world’s happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.” — Dale Carnegie I See Hopehttp://www.africaleadership.orghttp://www.iseehope.com

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